THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
Things that Symbolize Beauty 
and Permanence 
in the Garden 
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Gladiolus Cardinalis 
The Orchid Gladioli 
Can easily be forced in the house or if kept during the winter and planted in 
the open in early spring will flower a full month ahead of the regular type. 
For varieties and prices consult our Bulb Catalogue for 1906. 
Mailed free upon application. 
W.W. RAWSON & CO. 
BOSTON, MASS. 
DECEMBER. 1906 
Rhubarb and Asparagus all Win- 
ter ina Hotbed or Frame 
HUBARB can be forced any time 
after December 1st in a hotbed, or 
frame heated by pipes, in a mushroom 
house, root cellar, under greenhouse benches, 
or in the cellar near the furnace, with but 
little expense or trouble. 
To get the best results, select good, 
strong roots from three to four years old. 
Dig the roots after a few hard frosts, place 
them singly on top of the ground, and cover 
lightly with soil, to protect them from the 
air. Let them remain here for two or 
three days, till they have been slightly 
frozen, as they then force much better; then 
take them into a cellar, temporarily, and 
pack closely together, covering thoroughly 
with good coarse litter, to keep them moist, 
until needed. 
IN THE CELLAR 
When ready for forcing in the greenhouse, 
or wherever it is decided to place them, 
make a box two feet wide and twenty inches 
deep, and as long as necessary to accomo- 
date the plants. For drainage, put in a 
layer of broken crocks or cinders one inch 
deep, and over this a layer of coarse manure 
or leaves, on which to set the roots. Plant 
in good rich soil, covering the crowns or 
tops from two to four inches deep. Firm 
the soil well, give a thorough watering, to 
settle the soil, and keep a uniform tempera- 
ture of 50° to 55°. Judgment and care 
must be used in after treatment. Avoid 
watering overhead, but keep the soil moist. 
IN HOT BEDS OR FRAMES 
When planting in the hotbed a good 
depth of manure is required—from eighteen 
inches to two feet—and six inches of soil 
over it to prevent the roots from burning. 
In a frame heated by pipes similar treat- 
ment to that in the greenhouse or cellar 
may be given. When grown in this way 
the sash should be shaded or covered with 
some material to keep out the sunshine. 
When the stalks have attained a height 
of from ten to fifteen inches they are ready 
for gathering. Care must be exercised in 
doing this to grasp the plant well down into 
the crown and give a sharp pull with the 
hand, as they are so brittle they break very 
easily. Rhubarb will be ready for use in 
about four weeks from date of planting. 
Forced this way, three roots at each succes- 
sional planting, will supply a moderate sized 
family until a crop can be procured out- 
